My friend Sandeep kumar pottepaka writes: Recasting Caste: BJP's Hindutva Design Gets Official Stamp Through Union Budget m.thewire.in/article/politi… Congress Telangana Congress Sridhar Babu Duddilla Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu Madhu Goud Yaskhi Nuthi Srikanth Goud 1/2

Sandeep kumar pottepaka M. Nageswara Rao IPS (Retired) Paradox unlocked, Constitution, owing to its democratic nature, accommodates elements that function against its core principles.

An attempt to clarify the debate on caste census by removing the veil of ignorance and sedimented prejudices that informs the chatter of the powerful classes on this issue. Read: indianexpress.com/article/opinio…

Dear KTR sir. A few years ago, I remember attending Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations, you stated that only class distinctions matter and that caste is no longer relevant, with society being divided into the rich and the poor. In light of the recent humiliations faced by

Sandeep kumar pottepaka KTR Very valid question. KTR garu, Caste is not a myth but a reality. We hope that you will take up the issues related Caste Census, increased reservations for SC, ST and OBCs in Telangana. We hardly, see your views on BC Reservations in local bodies etc.

Lokesh Nara N Chandrababu Naidu Anitha Vangalapudi Pawan Kalyan Sir, Iam the first generation Dalit from village to secure admission in renown University in UK, and i have been trying for this opportunity for long and Institution has given one month to pay the fee and join. Kindly Help me Sir thanku

I have written an opinion piece for The Wire co-authored by Vinith, titled 'HYDRAA: Is Telangana Government Bulldozing Principles of Justice.'. It would be great if you find some time to read it. m.thewire.in/article/rights…

Thanks Mythreya for sharing my piece.

Thanks The Wire for accommodating my piece.

In recent years, I have observed a curious phenomenon in several Telugu media channels. These outlets have morphed into prime purveyors of agitprop and tabloid politics, where the art of journalism has been replaced by a circus of manipulation and sensationalism. In this

In the political calculus of power, Integration is used for exhibiting loyalty and strategic silence to the top “boss”es who hail from dominant castes, and differentiation is used to burn the blame on leaders from marginalized sections.

The caste census is fundamentally a policy question. Sound public policy can only be developed when we have accurate data on demographics and social disadvantages of the population, especially as we live in a caste-based society. Those who argue that a caste census would further

At Univ of Hyderabad , students protesting an unjust land grab were brutally assaulted by Telangana police. Rahul Gandhi , is this the ‘mohabbat ki dukaan’ you promised — where students are beaten and silence is sold as love? Congress BRS Party Dhanya Rajendran Anusha Ravi Sood

“In my latest newslaundry piece, I call out Rahul Gandhi troubling contradictions—especially his selective solidarity during the Univ of Hyderabad movement. While he speaks of justice in Dharavi, his party enables private-led development at UoH. newslaundry.com/2025/04/08/rah…

Thanks newslaundry for accommodating my piece.

Thanks newslaundry once again for sharing my piece.

Rahul Gandhi assured the people of Dharavi that Congress is on the side of the poor. But a troubling contradiction is playing out in the Hyderabad where Congress is auctioning 400 acres of University of Hyderabad land. ✍️Sandeep kumar pottepaka newslaundry.com/2025/04/08/rah…

Yours truly writes for Outlook India on Charlie kirk and surge of populism.